Until I got married and benefited from my family and friends' generosity, I had a limited mishmash of cheap flatware. Receiving good-quality, matching spoons, forks, and knives has gone a long way to helping me set a nice table and feel like an adult.

I quickly realized that the frequency with which you use your flatware makes the investment in a quality set very worthwhile. If you buy something simple and beautiful that's well made, you won't have to purchase any others for a long time. (Unless otherwise noted, all the prices below are for five-piece settings.)

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Kim has been sharing creative projects and ideas as a Contributor to Apartment Therapy since 2010. Her writing highlights stylish, budget-friendly solutions to common household problems. Kim is a fluent French speaker and a houseplant enthusiast.